Chinese blame McDonald's for supporting Taiwan's independence

BEIJING – Chinese nationalists accuse McDonald's announcement in Taiwan of supporting the independence of the autonomous island.

Advertising for a breakfast sandwich, broadcast only in Taiwan, gives a two-second glimpse of a woman's identity card that indicates her "Taiwan" nationality.

Comments on Monday's Internet bulletin boards accused McDonald's of violating Chinese law by supporting Taiwan's independence, which Beijing claims to be part of its territory.

Some called for a boycott of the restaurant chain. Others said McDonald's, whose continental franchises are owned by a group including the investment arm of the Chinese Cabinet, is expected to be expelled from China.

"McDonald's, that's what you want to do? Help Taiwan's independence? ", Said a post on the portal Sina.com, signed" Good Knife Still. "

We did not answer phone calls at McDonald's headquarters in China.

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